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Elpad Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 (edited) If you want to say Hi to Toby, just shake the red hand! Installed the front bumper bracket, I believe is out of the way of the buffer machine. just playing ahead. Told the wife to look out for sharp bracket when going to the washer machine Edited July 1, 2020 by Elpad (see edit history) 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted July 16, 2020 Author Share Posted July 16, 2020 The buffer man promised that he will finish sanding and polishing the car next Saturday. Like many delays, this was due to the COVID Pandemic, he does this as a part time job and been working double shift at a hospital where some of his co-workers got the virus and he had to fill in for them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted July 16, 2020 Author Share Posted July 16, 2020 In the meantime I finished installing the front garnish molding felt whiskers that I started on April 24th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Elpad Posted July 18, 2020 Author Share Posted July 18, 2020 The never ending story! I was promised the car to be finish today. The buffer man said “ I will be there this morning and won’t leave until finished”. Had plans to start assembly tomorrow. guess what. Due to 87% showers and thunderstorms, the job was delayed one more time without a definite day to complete. It could have been worse! Lost one portable tent after set up work area due to rainwater accumulation. The tent collapsed in top of the trunk. Luckily, no damage from metal structure. Stubborn Toby back in the garage. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted July 20, 2020 Author Share Posted July 20, 2020 Covering trunk bottom pieces. This is the material that I will be using 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Elpad Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 Creating patterns to cut trunk fabric 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted July 25, 2020 Author Share Posted July 25, 2020 Will this be the day my 50 gets finally buffed. I’m all set up for the polisher who should be here at 09:00 hours EST. It is now 08:45, Keep tuned, I’ll let you know this PM. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted July 26, 2020 Author Share Posted July 26, 2020 He is doing it except he did not finished. The man worked till 17:00 And will be back tomorrow morning. Needs to glaze, wash and wax. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Elpad Posted July 26, 2020 Author Share Posted July 26, 2020 My man came on to finish the car. A throughout washing to remove compound residues followed by a swirl remover for black paint and a fresh coat of wax. When you slide your hands through the surface, it feels like “ las nalgas de un bebito” 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted July 26, 2020 Author Share Posted July 26, 2020 Finally!, turning Wrenches to the right will begin soon 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 (edited) Just had time to install the headlamps. Since I just retired today 07/31/2020 at 2:00 PM I will hopefully have more time to put Toby together. It will be done at my leisure to really enjoy the hobbies except I just was given the largest honey do list ever. Edited August 7, 2020 by Elpad (see edit history) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Looking good. Congratulations on your retirement. A good time to pack it in 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Yes, Congrats on your retirement! And good luck with the Honey-do list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 53 minutes ago, retirednow said: Looking good. Congratulations on your retirement. A good time to pack it in Too bad the avatar name “Retirenow” is taken.! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 8 minutes ago, JohnD1956 said: Yes, Congrats on your retirement! And good luck with the Honey-do list! I think I should have delayed the retirement 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 What I’m I missing here? I got this car completely disassembled and it looks that I’m missing some kind of clip or something to hold the tail lenses. The tail lamp door has couple of clips but????? Shop manual does not show me Procedure. They stay loose when trim is attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 It appears there should be some type of flat metal bent in such a way that provides pressure to hold the lense in when installed between the two protrusions on the metal surround. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Or possibly a wire that catches those tabs? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 Definitely I’m missing something. I think 50, 51 52 are all alike, maybe someone with those model years can check for me. In the meantime, I Installed both rear fender welts and secure the fenders to the body. Rear scripts and spear moldings were installed as well along with tail lamps housing. Since I removed the “roller” wheels and tires to secure the fenders, I decided to install the new rear tires. Coming along. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Beautiful paint. She is going to look great! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953mack Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 This might help. Nice work. https://www.hometownbuick.com/1950-buick-lights-lighting-system/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 (edited) 11 minutes ago, 1953mack said: This might help. Nice work. https://www.hometownbuick.com/1950-buick-lights-lighting-system/ That’s the same schematic found on the shop manual but it does not tells me the lens mounting procedure. Edited August 3, 2020 by Elpad (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 https://www.ebay.com/itm/173193876661 Found this kit with all the parts. I have all those parts so I think I might be mounting something wrong. Those clips were attached to the bezel. Could they need to be snapped into the lens? Will double check tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Yes, it looks like those clips mount on the protrusions and secure the lense to the metal surround. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, avgwarhawk said: Yes, it looks like those clips mount on the protrusions and secure the lense to the metal surround. Nope! Not long enough. The only thing I can think is that the rubber gasket is already flat and worn not given that snug fit allowing the clips to secure to the housing. Might have to order new gaskets or bring out the exacto knife and make my own Edited August 3, 2020 by Elpad (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 (edited) Then the question is....what are those clips for? Unless the clips seen in the kit are what looks to be the same clips on the metal bezel as shown in you picture? Yes, maybe the red lens is sandwiched between the bezel and sheet metal. Edited August 3, 2020 by avgwarhawk (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 45 minutes ago, avgwarhawk said: Then the question is....what are those clips for? Unless the clips seen in the kit are what looks to be the same clips on the metal bezel as shown in you picture? Yes, maybe the red lens is sandwiched between the bezel and sheet metal. Got it! i inverted the worn rubber gasket until I order new ones in the future 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Wonderful! Look great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 Buick trademarks installed today. Don’t like the way bolts threaded into the hood ornament base Kind of loose play so loctite will be used. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Feria Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Wow this baby is really looking good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomad Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Toby as gone a long way I seen the Restoration from the start and it’s got almost finish Great job Elpidio 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 Would you believe me if I told you that it took me a whole day to install solo the rear bumper, guards and trunk lock and emblem? Trunk will be to be slightly re-adjusted once I install the weather strip 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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